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• PFAS Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to High Blood Pressure in Children: Study

  June 26, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study has found a dose-dependent relationship between prenatal exposure to certain forever chemicals and hypertension.

• Arsenic in Drinking Water Linked to Lower Birth Weight, Greater Risk of Preterm Birth

  June 25, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that consumption of even low levels of arsenic through tainted drinking water during pregnancy can result in preterm births and low birth weight.

• Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits Continue To Be Filed as Lawyers Prepare First Cases for Trial

  June 24, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Large numbers of women are using short-form complaints to file abbreviated hair relaxer cancer lawsuits directly with the MDL court.

• PFAS Drinking Water Lawsuit Filed by 16 Plaintiffs Over Testicular Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis Side Effects

  June 23, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A multi-plaintiff lawsuit accuses more than 20 chemical manufacturers of causing cancer and other injuries through firefighting foam products containing toxic PFAS chemicals.

• Retired Talcum Powder Judge May Be Appointed To Address Renewed Expert Motions

  June 20, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Judge who oversaw federal talcum powder litigation prior to his retirement has been asked back to evaluate the strength of the parties' expert witness testimony before bellwether trials.

• Zantac Cancer Lawsuits Continue To Be Filed More Than 5 Years After Recall

  June 18, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A man diagnosed with multiple forms of cancer has filed a Zantac lawsuit, blaming Boehringer Ingelheim for failing to adequately warn about the recalled heartburn drug's health risks.

• Judge To Meet With Hair Dye Lawyers in Bladder Cancer Lawsuit for Initial Status Conference

  June 16, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A California judge has ordered parties involved in a hair dye bladder cancer lawsuit filed against major cosmetic companies to meet for the first time this week to discuss the case.

• AFFF Chemicals May Accelerate Spread of Cancer, Reduce Drug Effectiveness: Study

  June 13, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New research indicates that toxic PFAS chemicals found in firefighting foam may not only increase the risk of cancer but also disrupt the effectiveness of certain treatment drugs.

• Harmful Pesticides Found in 75% of Non-Organic U.S. Produce: Report

  June 13, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A study by the Environmental Working Group lists 12 fruits and vegetables contaminated with the highest levels of pesticide, as well as 15 of the cleanest.

• Replacement Hair Relaxer Lawsuit To Be Selected for MDL Bellwether Pool

  June 12, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has directed hair relaxer manufacturers to select a replacement case for the bellwether trial pool, following the plaintiff’s voluntary dismissal of one of the previously selected lawsuits.